Spectra Deluxe Art Tissue

Spectra Deluxe Art Tissue is the finest quality tissue made. It is perfect for collage, mosaics, flowers, paper sculpture, and many other craft and decorative uses. Water-soluble, the colors "bleed" when moistened, creating artistic effects like tie-dye. This deluxe grade tissue will cut, crinkle, or fold without tearing.

I purchased this tissue to use for a project I saw in Pinterest. (yes, I know...) The tissue is placed on a damp canvas and the color transfers over. It did that as described, I was just hoping for a deeper, richer color. So far I have done 2 layers of color, so I will keep trying. If you want a pale water-color look, then this technique is great. As tissue paper, the colors are amazing. Much more brilliant than the non-bleeding kind you get in a regular store.

Product is excellent!Comment about the service:In my original order # 13501428, received 11-2-2014, I was missing 5 items that I paid for. I called to explain the incomplete order and understood that I would not be charged to replace the missing items. Upon receipt of second package I see I was billed for the missing items a second time as well as shipping costs. Please credit my account for the second order which was missing from the first order. Thank you very much. Judith Haag

I use verious techniques (printing, spraying, stamping, etc.) and acrylic paints to create my own textured paper from Spectra white tissue paper. I find this paper reacts well to the paints and is also sturdy and durable when used with acrylic mediums to create collages.

This had the very best quality and variety of colors, along with size of sheets of tissue paper, we could find! We needed vibrant colors and large sizes for giant 4' - 6' tall, Alice In Wobderland, flowers, for a whimsical over-the-top baby shower… It was a work of art! No place had to offer, what we were able to find, here at dickblick.com!!! Nor could we find prices this good!!! I love this place!!!

My set of liquid water colors came yesterday and I tried them out today. Beautiful bright colors that will wow my art students when they see that they no longer need to use tube or cake water colors! Just put a little in a color tray and use full strength or with a little water to vary the color value. These big bottles will last me at least two years (I have small classes).I recommend putting the water colors in small containers for the kids to use to avoid waste as they transfer the paint to the color trays.

Having just completed a week long women's retreat where each woman 'dyed' a dozen scarves, I must say this product was literally 'brilliant' in its color transfer onto silk. We used half water, half white vinegar and ended up with colorfast designs that were stunning! Amazing in the variety of colors that are offered.

We use the Spectra Tissue paper to add color to silk scarves. My 11 year old granddaughter loves to make them and came up with the idea to run the paper through a shredder to get a unique effect. Turned out great! My computer ate my first order so there was an issue and the great staff took care of it quickly and with a professional attitude and approach.

I used bleeding tissue with some watercolor paper and a spray bottle. I'll probably try a more misty spray next time, but the tissue was perfect. With a direct spray, the color runs a bit willy-nilly. I had to use paper towels around that edges to catch the excess dye, but the end result was fun.

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